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International
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The major issue today is the
recognition of CME accreditation between countries and across
medical specialities. EBAC hopes to contribute to this harmonisation
and to activate greater participation in international meetings,
facilitate the sharing of knowledge and promote better clinical
practice within cardiology.
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Cooperation
with the EACCME |
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EBAC has established an official link with the European Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).
UEMS established the European Accreditation Council
for CME (EACCME) on January 1st, 2000 to provide an accepted
accreditation system for international CME events, recognised
by all European National authorities. It is presently finalising
mutual recognition of CME accreditation with North America, and
in future aims to reach similar agreements with other CME authorities
throughout the world.
Yet, EACCME has delegated accreditation authority
to the Speciality Boards such as EBAC.
EBAC will supply EACCME with a list of EBAC accredited events.
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EBAC
and National CME Authorities |
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EBAC underlines the importance of international
CME activities, as they are one of the most important sources of
update for practicing cardiologists.
In order to fulfil its mission to promote and facilitate access
to quality international CME programmes in cardiology, EBAC wishes,
and will do as much as possible, to establish and maintain cooperation
with National Accreditation Authorities.
EBAC hopes the mutual relations will develop the
best way possible, for the benefit of cardiologists and their
patients. As EBAC accreditation concerns only international CME
programmes in cardiology, it is not competitive, but complementary
to the competence and activities of National Accreditation Authorities.
Contributing to the harmonization process within/among
the CME systems in Europe, EBAC will be pleased to propose its
advice and assistance in the establishment of CME accreditation
systems to countries that do not have any till now.
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